Organizational Culture Influences Quiz

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How can the size of an organization impact its culture?

Larger organizations are less affected by the values of founders.

Larger organizations prioritize diversity over structure.

Smaller organizations tend to have a more informal and close-knit culture. (correct)

Smaller organizations focus more on external environment influences.

What can significantly influence organizational culture according to the text?

Industry and external environment (correct)

Organizational myths and stories

Workforce diversity and traditions

Size of the organization

Why is embracing workforce diversity important in shaping organizational culture?

It decreases the influence of organizational history.

It leads to a more inclusive and dynamic culture. (correct)

It increases the formality within an organization.

Diversity has no impact on organizational culture.

What aspect of an organization contributes to its overall culture?

Organizational structure Signup and view all the answers

Which factor leaves a lasting imprint on an organization's culture?

Values and principles of founders Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to an organization's culture by becoming part of its identity?

Historical events and traditions Signup and view all the answers

What is a powerful tool to reinforce cultural values throughout an organization?

Shared values Signup and view all the answers

Which component of organizational culture involves recognizing and rewarding successful members during important occasions?

Ceremonies and rites Signup and view all the answers

What are deeply held beliefs that manifest in people's behavior, making the violation of such beliefs unthinkable?

Common assumptions Signup and view all the answers

Which organizational component involves developing systems to encourage desirable behaviors and discourage undesirable ones?

Reward and punishments Signup and view all the answers

Establishing criteria for membership in groups and teams falls under which strategic component of an organization?

Group and team boundaries Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of organizational culture determines rules for acquiring, maintaining, and losing power and status?

Power and status Signup and view all the answers

What plays a significant role in shaping a company's culture, especially in its early years?

Founders' values Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way in which Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings Inc. embodies its founding values?

International expansion Signup and view all the answers

In the context of organizational culture, what helps in setting a company apart from its competitors and attracting loyal customers?

Alignment with founder values Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as a key factor in guiding operations and attracting like-minded individuals in an organization?

Founder values ingrained in the corporate culture Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT commonly linked to industry characteristics influencing organizational cultures?

Political affiliations of founders Signup and view all the answers

What role does a robust organizational culture play in achieving strategic goals?

Fosters stability and aids in achieving strategic goals Signup and view all the answers